Brookings public meetings in 2021
53 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Brookings City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution to accept a $4.175 million Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund award for water system upgrades, a speed zone investigation on Chetco Avenue, and an audit report for fiscal year 2021. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and informational reports, such as a golf course update and wastewater treatment plant sampling events.
- Resolution 21-R-1215 to accept $4,175,000 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund award for water system upgrades
- Speed zone investigation on Chetco Avenue with ODOT technical memorandum
- Underground diesel tank removal and replacement project
- Align deadlines of BMC enforcement and waiver of fees
- Accept audit report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
The Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $38,177 contract for wastewater testing and a $159,977 diesel tank removal project. A proposed speed zone change on Chetco Avenue failed due to lack of a second, but was moved to a workshop for further discussion. The Council also extended a fee waiver for benevolent meal services and accepted the FY 2021 audit.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and October 2021 financials (unanimous)
- Moved speed zone change discussion to Council Workshop (unanimous)
- Authorized $38,177 contract with Jacobs for wastewater testing (unanimous)
- Authorized $159,977 agreement with McLennan Excavation for diesel tank removal (unanimous)
- Extended BMC enforcement waiver for benevolent meal services to Jan 26, 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1215 for Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 2021 audit report (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings on five conditional use permit applications, making decisions on each. One application seeks to allow short-term rentals at a duplex, while four applications from local churches request permits to operate benevolent meal services facilities. The commission will also elect a chair and vice-chair and approve prior meeting minutes.
- CUP-13-21: Short-term rental at 1338 Heather Lane, zoned R-2, applicant Todd R. Ewell
- CUP-14-21: Benevolent meal services at 1200 Easy Street, Trinity Lutheran Church, zoned R-1-6
- CUP-15-21: Benevolent meal services at 820 Old County Road, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, zoned R-3
- CUP-16-21: Benevolent meal services at 540 Pacific Avenue, Brookings Presbyterian Church, zoned R-3
- CUP-17-21: Benevolent meal services at 102 Park Avenue, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, zoned R-3
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the replacement of the Kidtown playground. The discussion will include a cost estimate, an assessment, community survey results, and citizen testimonies. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.
- Discussion of Kidtown replacement with estimate from Leathers & Associates dated 10-21-21
- Review of Kidtown assessment dated 9-19-2016
- Community town hall press release and survey results
- Citizen email testimonies
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider approving a $385,000 purchase and sale agreement for a caisson structure, pipeline, and easements related to the Chetco River water supply, as well as awarding contracts for the 7th Street Waterline Replacement Project and the Marine Drive Reservoir Interior Painting Project. The meeting also includes a consent calendar, public comments, and staff reports. No other major policy decisions are on the agenda.
- Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Caisson Structure, Pipeline, and Easement for $385,000
- Award 7th Street Waterline Replacement Project
- Award Marine Drive Reservoir Interior Painting Project
- Approve Council minutes for October 25, 2021
- Accept Planning Commission minutes for October 5, 2021
The Brookings City Council approved three major items: a purchase and sale agreement with Freeman Trusts for a caisson structure, pipeline, and easement; a $326,019 contract with Tidewater Contractors for the 7th Street waterline replacement; and a $515,880 contract with HCI Industrial & Marine Coatings for the Marine Drive Reservoir interior painting. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included public presentations and approval of the consent calendar.
- Authorized City Manager to enter Purchase and Sale Agreement with Freeman Trusts for caisson structure, pipeline, and easement (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to enter agreement with Tidewater Contractors Inc. for $326,019 for 7th Street waterline replacement (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to enter agreement with HCI Industrial & Marine Coatings Inc. for $515,880 for Marine Drive Reservoir interior painting (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including Council minutes for Oct 25, 2021 and Planning Commission minutes for Oct 5, 2021 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two Conditional Use Permit applications for short-term rentals at 17338 West Blueberry and 1099 Parkview. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 5 meeting and hear public comments.
- CUP-11-21: Short-term rental at 17338 West Blueberry, applicant David Lastufka, zoned R-1-6
- CUP-12-21: Short-term rental at 1099 Parkview, applicant Cindy Stratton, zoned R-1-6
- Approval of minutes from October 5, 2021 meeting
The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals at 17338 West Blueberry and 1099 Parkview Drive, each by a 5-0 vote. Both approvals were based on staff findings and subject to conditions of approval, and final orders were also approved for each.
- Approved CUP-11-21 for short-term rental at 17338 West Blueberry (5-0)
- Approved final order for CUP-11-21 (5-0)
- Approved CUP-12-21 for short-term rental at 1099 Parkview Drive (5-0)
- Approved final order for CUP-12-21 (5-0)
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider several items at its October 25, 2021 meeting, including a proposed extension of a memorandum of understanding with KCIW, revisions to the Land Development Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, and a conditional use permit for benevolent meal services. The council will also issue a Red Ribbon Week proclamation and handle routine consent calendar items like approving minutes and financials.
- Ordinance 21-O-794: Land Development Code revisions for Accessory Dwelling Units
- Ordinance 21-O-795: Conditional Use Permit for benevolent meal services
- KCIW Memorandum of Understanding extension request
- Red Ribbon Week Proclamation (Oct 25-31, 2021)
- Approve Council minutes for October 11, 2021 and accept September 2021 financials
The Brookings City Council unanimously denied extending the KCIW Memorandum of Understanding, adopted Ordinance 21-0-794 revising Land Development Code for Accessory Dwelling Units, and adopted Ordinance 21-0-795 granting a Conditional Use Permit for benevolent meal services. The council also waived Conditional Use Permit fees for applicants within 90 days.
- Denied KCIW MOU extension (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 21-0-794 (ADU code revisions) (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 21-0-795 (Conditional Use Permit for meal services) (unanimous)
- Waived Conditional Use Permit fees for 90 days (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to make decisions on two proposed ordinances. These items involve revisions to the Brookings Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and benevolent meal services.
- Adopt Ordinance 21-O-794: Land Development Code Revisions – Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Adopt Ordinance 21-O-795: Conditional Use Permit – Benevolent Meal Services
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider two resolutions transferring appropriations from contingency and carryover funds for FY 2021-22, and a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund agreement with Business Oregon. The agenda also includes public presentations, consent calendar items (including cancelling two future meetings), and informational review of September vouchers.
- Resolution 21-R-1213: Transfer of appropriations from contingency
- Resolution 21-R-1214: Transfer of appropriations from carryover
- Business Oregon Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund agreement
- Cancel November 22 and December 27, 2021 City Council meetings
- September vouchers (check register) for informational review
The Brookings City Council met on October 11, 2021, and took several unanimous actions. It approved the consent calendar, which included canceling the November 22 and December 27, 2021 council meetings. The council also adopted two resolutions transferring appropriations for insurance costs and carryover funds, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a $4,175,000 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund agreement with Business Oregon.
- Approved consent calendar, including minutes and cancellation of Nov 22 and Dec 27 meetings (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1213 transferring appropriations from contingency for insurance costs (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1214 approving appropriation transfers from carryover (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to enter $4,175,000 Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund agreement with Business Oregon (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission is reviewing supplemental materials for File No. LDC-2-21, which concerns code revisions related to the Benevolent Meal Kitchen. The packet includes letters from local residents and church representatives, as well as state regulations regarding temporary restaurant licenses. No specific vote or decision is recorded in this agenda document.
- Review of File No. LDC-2-21 – BMC Code Revisions – Benevolent Meal Kitchen
- Letters from Hank Cunningham, Todd Cooper, and Bernie Lindley concerning LDC-2-21
- Staff exhibits on ORS 624.082, 624.084, 624.086, and 624.106 regarding temporary restaurant licenses
- OHA Food Service License Application and Benevolent Meal Site Information Guide
- OHA Facility Details for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold legislative hearings to make recommendations to the City Council regarding two municipal code amendments. The proposed changes involve removing rental restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units and establishing rules for 'Benevolent Meal Service' in residential zones.
- LDC-1-21: Proposal to remove requirement that Accessory Dwelling Unit rentals comply with specific affordable housing standards
- LDC-2-21: Proposal to add 'Benevolent Meal Service' as a conditional use in residential zones
- LDC-2-21: Proposed standards for meal services, including a limit of two days per week and three hours per day
- Approval of September 7, 2021, meeting minutes
The Brookings Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of deleting paragraph D from the Workforce Housing code (File LDC-1-21). It also voted 3-2 to recommend approval of adding a Benevolent Meal Service definition, conditional use, and standards (File LDC-2-21), with one commissioner recused. The commission approved the September 7, 2021 minutes (5-0, one abstention).
- Recommended approval of deleting paragraph D from Workforce Housing code (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Benevolent Meal Service definition, conditional use, and standards (3-2, one recusal)
- Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, one abstention)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is meeting to handle routine business: recognizing Bob Schaefer's years of service, naming Yard of the Month winners, and proclaiming October 2021 as Bully Prevention Month. The council will also approve the September 13, 2021 minutes and accept the August 2021 financial reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Recognition of Bob Schaefer for years of service
- Yard of the Month: Residential – 310 Oxford Street; Commercial – 509 Pine Street, Manely Art Center
- Proclamation of Bully Prevention Month for October 2021
- Approve Council minutes for September 13, 2021
- Accept Financials for August 2021
The Brookings City Council met on September 27, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included the September 13 meeting minutes and August 2021 financials, by unanimous vote. The meeting also included ceremonial items, such as recognizing Bob Schaefer for 40 years of service and issuing a Bully Prevention Proclamation. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent calendar approval.
- Approved consent calendar including September 13 minutes and August 2021 financials (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission approved the May 27, 2021 minutes and added a discussion item on public art in parks to the agenda. They discussed options for replacing the aging Kidtown playground, with costs ranging from $230,000 to $560,000, and scheduled a community workshop for October 18 to gather input. No formal decisions were made on the playground replacement or other items.
- Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 (unanimous)
- Added Public Art in the Parks to agenda (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider a temporary bulk water purchase agreement with Da-Tone, approve a vacuum truck purchase, and decide on a support letter for Coast Community Health Center. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving prior minutes and a liquor license application, plus a proclamation for National Emblem Club Week.
- Temporary Bulk Water Purchase Agreement with Da-Tone, via Resolution 16-R-1091
- Vacuum truck purchase with quotes from Own Equipment and Enviro-Clean Equipment
- Support letter for Coast Community Health Center
- Approve Station 1949 liquor license application
- National Emblem Club Week proclamation
The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes, a liquor license, and planning minutes. They authorized the City Manager to finalize a temporary bulk water purchase agreement with DaTone Rock Products Inc., and to purchase a vacuum truck from Owen Equipment for $399,937 with financing up to $200,000. The Mayor was authorized to sign a support letter for Coast Community Health Center. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.
- Approved consent calendar: August 23 council minutes, Station 1949 liquor license, and August 3 planning minutes
- Authorized City Manager to finalize temporary bulk water purchase agreement with DaTone Rock Products Inc.
- Authorized City Manager to purchase vacuum truck from Owen Equipment for $399,937 and finance up to $200,000
- Authorized Mayor to sign support letter for Coast Community Health Center
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold quasi-judicial public hearings to decide on two Conditional Use Permit applications for short-term rentals at 407 Buena Vista Loop and 541 Fern Avenue. Staff recommends approval for the Buena Vista Loop application, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes approval of the August 3, 2021 minutes and other routine business.
- CUP-9-21: Short-term rental at 407 Buena Vista Loop, zoned R-1-6, applicant Denise Pinkard
- CUP-10-21: Short-term rental at 541 Fern Avenue, zoned R-3, applicants Matthew & Charity Heverly
- Public hearings with 5-minute speaking limit per person
- Approval of August 3, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals: one at 407 Buena Vista Loop (CUP-9-21) and one at 541 Fern Avenue (CUP-10-21). Both approvals were based on the staff report and conditions of approval, with 6-0 votes. The applicant for the Buena Vista property clarified that garage guest quarters are not part of the rental, and no public opposition was voiced at either hearing.
- Approved CUP-9-21 for a short-term rental at 407 Buena Vista Loop, 6-0 vote.
- Approved the Final Order for CUP-9-21, 6-0 vote.
- Approved CUP-10-21 for a short-term rental at 541 Fern Avenue, 6-0 vote.
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop to review proposed changes to the Brookings Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on revisions regarding benevolent meal services and accessory dwelling units.
- Proposed BMC Chapter 17 revisions for Benevolent Meal Services
- Proposed BMC Chapter 17.180 revisions for Accessory Dwelling Units
City Council
The City Council will consider approving the 2021-22 street paving projects, including Tidewater Task Order #10. The agenda also includes a request to waive park use fees for the Wild Rogue Relay and a USGS agreement.
- Approval of 2021-22 Street Paving Projects
- Tidewater Task Order #10, contract #16-037
- Waiving Park Use fees for Wild Rogue Relay
- USGS Agreement Letter and Agreement
- Suicide Prevention Proclamation for September 2021
The Brookings City Council approved the 2021-22 street paving projects, awarding the bid to Tidewater Contractors and authorizing the City Manager to sign Task Order #10. The council also waived park use fees for the Wild Rogue Relay, appointed Bill Hamilton to the Planning Commission, and approved the consent calendar.
- Awarded 2021-22 Street Paving Projects bid to Tidewater Contractors (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Task Order #10 with Tidewater Contractors (unanimous)
- Waived park use and picnic table rental fees for Wild Rogue Relay (4-1, Schreiber nay)
- Appointed Bill Hamilton to Planning Commission Position #2 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and July financials (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to sign USGS joint funding agreement for Chetco River flow gage (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council meets August 9, 2021, to consider consent items, a Fern Drive improvement task order, and an update on a neighborhood petition. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Approve Council minutes for July 26, 2021
- Accept Planning Commission minutes for July 6, 2021
- Fern Drive Improvement Project — Dyer Task Order 97
- Update on Neighborhood Petition
- July vouchers (check register, total $780,333.10)
The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and authorized the City Manager to sign a task order for engineering services for the Fern Drive Improvement Project. The Council also agreed to hold a joint workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss possible changes to the municipal code and conditional use permits, and voted unanimously to waive fees for commercial kitchens in residential zones for 120 days.
- Approved consent calendar including council and planning commission minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Dyer Partnership Task Order 97 for $88,100 for Fern Drive Improvement Project engineering services (unanimous)
- Agreed to hold joint workshop with Planning Commission to discuss possible changes to BMC and CUPs
- Waived fees for commercial kitchens in residential zones for 120 days (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial applications: a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 545 Hassett Street and a partition of a .40-acre parcel at 17163 Parkview Drive. The commission will make decisions on both matters, with staff recommending approval for the short-term rental.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP-8-21 for short-term rental at 545 Hassett Street, zoned R-2, applicant James M. Anthis Jr.
- Partition request M3-3-21 to divide .40 acre at 17163 Parkview Drive into two parcels, zoned R-1-6, owners Paul & Janice Guernsey
- Staff recommends approval of CUP-8-21 with conditions including business license, local manager, and four parking spaces
- Public hearing notice published July 9, 2021; meeting at Council Chambers, 898 Elk Drive
The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-8-21) to operate a short-term rental at 545 Hassett Street, with a 5-0 vote. The permit is subject to the findings and conditions in the staff report. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Approved CUP-8-21 for short-term rental at 545 Hassett Street (5-0)
- Approved Final Order for CUP-8-21 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss vacation rental regulations, including state Senate Bill 621 and sample code from Yachats, and to consider accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policies with materials from Curry County and Gold Beach. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of Senate Bill 621 affecting vacation rentals
- Review of Brookings Short Term Rental Code Section 17.124.170
- Yachats Ordinance No. 326 and sample vacation rental license code
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) flyer from Curry County
- Gold Beach ADU brochure for reference
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider a resolution to make an appointment to the Brookings Community Recreation and Aquatic Association (BCRAA). The agenda also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and June financial reports, plus recognition of the Yard of the Month winners.
- Resolution 21-R-1212 to appoint a BCRAA member
- Approve City Council minutes for July 12, 2021
- Accept financials for June (General Fund, Street, Water, Wastewater, Urban Renewal)
- Yard of the Month: Residential – 985 Brooke Lane (Bill and Susan Rhoads); Commercial – 555 Hemlock Street (Chet's Garden Center)
The Brookings City Council held a brief meeting and approved the consent calendar, which included the July 12, 2021 council minutes and June financials. The council also adopted Resolution 21-R-1212, appointing Ed Schreiber as primary representative and Janell Howard as alternate to the Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, with Schreiber's term ending October 3, 2023. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent calendar including July 12 minutes and June financials (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1212 appointing Ed Schreiber to BCRAA board, Janell Howard alternate (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss updates on parks and events. A key item is the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club to maintain the Azalea Park Formal Gardens, which was previously approved by the City Council. The commission will also receive updates on park maintenance and upcoming events.
- Approval of MOU with Brookings Harbor Garden Club for Azalea Park Formal Gardens maintenance
- Parks update and events update
- Public appearances and commissioner reports
City Council
The Brookings City Council is meeting to consider several administrative items, including waiving park rental fees for a local arts festival, amending contracts with Jacobs and Dyer Partnership, and updating the city's master fee schedule. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and informational reports on June vouchers.
- Waive park rental fees for Festival of Art in the Park (Pelican Bay Arts Association waiver)
- Jacobs' Contract Amendment No. 3
- Dyer Partnership Agreement Amendment (Technical Services Agreement, contract extension, rate schedules)
- Update Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 21-R-1211, proposed 2021 Master Fee Schedule)
- June Vouchers (check register summary)
The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from June 28, 2021, and Planning Commission minutes from June 1, 2021. They voted to waive park use and picnic table rental fees for the Pelican Bay Arts Association's Festival of Art in the Park. The Council also authorized the City Manager to sign amendments to contracts with Jacobs Engineering and Dyer, and adopted Resolution 21-R-1211 updating the Master Fee Schedule.
- Approved the consent calendar, including council and planning commission minutes
- Waived park rental fees for the Festival of Art in the Park
- Authorized City Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 with Jacobs Engineering
- Authorized City Manager to sign amendment to Technical Services Agreement with Dyer
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1211 updating the Master Fee Schedule
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission held quasi-judicial public hearings to decide on three Conditional Use Permit applications for short-term rentals. Staff recommended approval for all three properties, citing compliance with parking, traffic, and neighborhood impact criteria. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting and a report from planning staff.
- Approved CUP-5-21 for a short-term rental at 543 Cushing Court (R-1-6 zone), applicant Taylor Toland
- Approved CUP-6-21 for a short-term rental at 630 Mardon Court (R-1-6 zone), applicants Anne and Timothy Case
- Approved CUP-7-21 for a short-term rental at 1236 Moore Street (R-3 zone), applicants Mark & Diana Bubb
- Approved minutes from the June 1, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
The Brookings Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits for short-term rentals at 543 Cushing Court and 630 Mardon Court, both by 5-0 votes. The first permit was approved after a public hearing with concerns about neighborhood character and parking, while the second was approved without opposition. Final orders for both permits were also approved.
- Approved CUP-5-21 for short-term rental at 543 Cushing Court (5-0)
- Approved Final Order for CUP-5-21 (5-0)
- Approved CUP-6-21 for short-term rental at 630 Mardon Court (5-0)
- Approved Final Order for CUP-6-21 (5-0)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is meeting to consider several financial resolutions, including transfers of appropriations for the FY 2020-21 budget, a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan from Business Oregon, and the 2021 Water Line Replacement Project. The agenda also includes recognition of Yard of the Month awards and public comments.
- Resolution 21-R-1205: Transfer of appropriations, accepting grants and donations for FY 2020-21 budget
- Resolution 21-R-1206: Transfer of appropriations from insurance proceeds for FY 2020-21 budget
- Resolution 21-R-1207: Transfer of appropriations from carryover for FY 2020-21 budget
- Resolution 21-R-1208: Transfer of appropriations for Golf Course Department
- Resolution 21-R-1210: Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan from Business Oregon
The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and seven staff resolutions, including accepting grants and donations, transferring appropriations for various funds, authorizing a Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan application, and approving a $237,500 engineering task order for the 2021 Water Line Replacement Project. The council also agreed to add discussion of ADUs and vacation rentals to the next workshop.
- Approved consent calendar including June 14 minutes and May financial reports (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1205 accepting grants/donations in General, Tourism, and Special Police Funds (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1206 approving insurance proceeds appropriation transfers (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1207 approving carryover appropriation transfers (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1208 approving golf course supplemental budget (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1209 approving wastewater fund appropriation transfers (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1210 authorizing Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan application (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to sign Dyer Partnership Task Order 96 for $237,500 for water line engineering (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider several infrastructure and intergovernmental items: approving task orders and engineer estimates for painting the Marine Drive Reservoir and improving the Tidewater Reservoir, and a memorandum of understanding with Curry County for building services. The council will also recognize the Brookings-Harbor High School baseball team for their state championship season and approve routine minutes.
- Marine Drive Reservoir interior painting project with Dyer Task Order 95
- Tidewater Reservoir improvements with Dyer Task Order 89
- Memorandum of Understanding with Curry County for building services
- Resolution 21-R-1204 commending BHHS baseball team
- Consent calendar: approve council and planning commission minutes
The Brookings City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 21-R-1204 commending the Brookings Harbor High School boys' baseball team for their successful 2021 season. The council also unanimously approved two engineering task orders with Dyer Partnership for the Marine Drive Reservoir Interior Painting Project and the Tidewater Reservoir Improvement Project, and authorized the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Curry County for building services. The consent calendar, including minutes from May 24, 2021, and May 4, 2021, was approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1204 commending the Brookings Harbor baseball team (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to proceed with Dyer Partnership Task Order 95 for Marine Drive Reservoir painting engineering (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to proceed with Dyer Partnership Task Order 89 for Tidewater Reservoir improvements engineering (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to sign MOU with Curry County for building services (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including council minutes from May 24, 2021 and planning commission minutes from May 4, 2021 (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a change of use for St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, including relevant land development code sections, a neighborhood petition, and a letter from Peter. They will also review Temporary Emergency Rule 2020-1, which allows homeless camping on religious institution property during the COVID-19 state of emergency. No formal decisions are expected at this workshop.
- St. Timothy's Episcopal Church change of use discussion
- Review of BMC Land Development Code sections related to the change
- Neighborhood petition regarding the church's use
- Temporary Emergency Rule 2020-1 allowing homeless camping on religious property (up to 3 vehicles, with sanitary facilities)
- Council member requests for workshop topics
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two quasi-judicial matters: a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1408 View Court and a partition of a .28-acre parcel on Meadow Lane. Staff recommends approval of the short-term rental permit. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP-4-21 for short-term rental at 1408 View Court (owner Joanne Massa, applicant Geoff Massa)
- Partition M3-2-21 to divide .28-acre parcel into two parcels in the 600 block of Meadow Lane (owner Jacqueline Pratt)
- Public hearings on both applications; decisions will be made by the Commission
- Staff recommends approval of CUP-4-21 with conditions including local manager and business license
The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1408 View Court and a partition of a .28-acre parcel in the 600 block of Meadow Lane. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0) and based on staff findings and conditions of approval. No public opposition was voiced at either hearing.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-4-21 for short-term rental at 1408 View Court (6-0)
- Approved Final Order for CUP-4-21 (6-0)
- Approved partition M3-2-21 to divide .28-acre parcel in 600 block of Meadow Lane (6-0)
- Approved Final Order for M3-2-21 with plat map included in record (6-0)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club for maintenance of the Formal Gardens in Azalea Park. The MOU outlines responsibilities, including $3,000 annual funding from the city, and insurance requirements. The agenda also includes updates on the Azalea Festival and summer events.
- MOU with Brookings Harbor Garden Club for Azalea Park Formal Gardens maintenance, $3,000 annual funding
- Discussion of Azalea Festival and upcoming summer events
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2021 meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club (BHGC) to take over maintenance of the Azalea Park Formal Gardens, while relinquishing landscaping duties at City Hall and Frontage Road. The City Council had already approved the MOU pending this commission's approval. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates on the Azalea Festival, summer events, a proposed Parks & Rec District ballot initiative, and Bankus Park maintenance.
- Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved BHGC MOU for Azalea Park Formal Gardens maintenance (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2021-22 budget, setting water and sewer rates and system replacement fees, and approving state revenue sharing. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club and an extension of the insurance agent of record contract. The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a hearing on its own budget adoption.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2021-22 budget (Resolution 21-R-1199)
- Public hearing and adoption of water rates (Resolution 21-R-1200), sewer rates (21-R-1201), and system replacement fees (21-R-1202)
- Public hearing on state revenue sharing (Resolution 21-R-1198)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Brookings Harbor Garden Club
- Insurance Agent of Record contract extension (Addendum #2)
The Council unanimously adopted the FY 2021-22 budget (Resolution 21-R-1199), including a tax levy and appropriations, after a public hearing with no comments. It also approved water and sewer rates and system replacement fees for 2021-22 via Resolutions 21-R-1200, 21-R-1201, and 21-R-1202. The Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brookings Harbor Garden Club for garden maintenance and a one-year contract extension with CAL/OR Insurance Specialist, Inc. All actions were unanimous.
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1198 for state revenue sharing (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1199 for FY 2021-22 budget and tax levy (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1200 for water rates (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1201 for sewer rates (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1202 for system replacement fees (unanimous)
- Authorized MOU with Brookings Harbor Garden Club for garden maintenance (unanimous)
- Authorized one-year contract extension with CAL/OR Insurance Specialist, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including May 10 minutes and April financial reports (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider purchasing a mobile situational awareness training system for the police department, with quotes from three vendors. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a report on April vouchers.
- Purchase of MILO Range Mobile Situational Awareness Training System for $40,965.00
- InVeris quote for virtual law enforcement training system totaling $59,957.05
- ApexOfficer system quote dated April 24, 2021
- Approval of Council minutes for April 26, 2021
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes for April 6, 2021
The Brookings City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a MILO Range Mobile Situational Awareness Training System for $40,965 from MILO Virtual, as presented by Police Chief Kelby McCrae. The council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from April 26, 2021, and April 6, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments on low-income housing, Covid-19 funds, and homelessness.
- Approved purchase of MILO Range training system for $40,965 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including council and planning commission minutes (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit (CUP-3-21) for 1214 Moore Street and a preliminary subdivision plat (SUB-2-21) for Seacrest Estates III. The supplemental packet includes letters of opposition from neighbors regarding the CUP and an amended plat map from the engineer for the subdivision.
- CUP-3-21 – 1214 Moore Street: neighbor opposition letters from Leah Ricke and Kimberly Shettler
- SUB-2-21 – Seacrest Estates III: amended preliminary subdivision plat map from Todd Powell, Powell Engineering
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use applications, including a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, a property partition, and two subdivisions. The commission will make decisions on each of these quasi-judicial matters.
- Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 1214 Moore Street
- Partition of 5.06-acre parcel on Hassett Street into two parcels
- Four-lot subdivision 'Tide Pool Estates' on Dawson Road
- 22-lot subdivision 'Seacrest Estates Phase II' near Seacrest Lane
- Resignation of Planning Commissioner Michelle Morosky
The Brookings Planning Commission approved all four public hearing items on May 4, 2021. It granted a conditional use permit for two short-term rentals at 1214 Moore Street, a partition of a 5.06-acre parcel on Hassett Street, a four-lot subdivision (Tide Pool Estates) on Dawson Road, and a 22-lot subdivision (Seacrest Estates Phase III) north of Seacrest Lane. All approvals were unanimous (6-0) and subject to staff conditions, with an added condition for the short-term rentals requiring a notice about no beach access and trespassing.
- Approved CUP-3-21 for two short-term rentals at 1214 Moore Street (6-0), with added condition to post no-beach-access/trespass notice in each unit
- Approved M3-1-21 partition of 5.06-acre parcel into two parcels in 1000 block of Hassett Street (6-0)
- Approved SUB-1-21 four-lot subdivision 'Tide Pool Estates' in 96000 block of Dawson Road (6-0)
- Approved SUB-2-21 22-lot subdivision 'Seacrest Estates Phase III' north of Seacrest Lane (6-0)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss updates on inflow and infiltration at the wastewater treatment plant, mental health resources, and relationships with nonprofits. They will review several agreements, including a memorandum of understanding with the Brookings Harbor Baseball Club, a tower lease with KCIW, and an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant flow and rainfall graph update
- Discussion on mental health resources
- Brookings Baseball Club MOU for use of Azalea Park and Bud Cross Park
- KCIW Tower Lease Agreement
- ODOT IGA
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider a mental health awareness proclamation, accept a planning commission resignation, and appoint a new commissioner. They will also hear a presentation from Curry Health Network and approve routine consent items including minutes and financial reports. The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss the Hemlock Street improvement project.
- Proclaim May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 9 as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
- Accept resignation of Michelle Morosky from Planning Commission and appoint Bond as replacement
- Approve consent calendar including March financial reports
- Urban Renewal Agency: staff report on Hemlock Street improvement project
The Brookings City Council unanimously accepted Councilor Michelle Morosky's resignation from the Planning Commission and appointed Anthony Bond to fill the vacancy. The council also approved the consent calendar, including minutes and March financial reports, and removed a duplicate agenda item. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Accepted Morosky resignation from Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Anthony Bond to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Removed duplicate agenda item H (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and March financial reports (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a special meeting to formally declare the mayor's seat vacant following Mayor Pieper's resignation and to determine how to fill the position, likely by appointment. The agenda includes a draft timeline for the appointment process and references to relevant city charter and state statutes.
- Declare Mayor Seat Vacant
- Mayor Pieper's Resignation
- Draft timeline to fill position by appointment
The City Council accepted Mayor Jake Pieper's resignation and unanimously appointed Councilor Ron Hedenskog as the new Mayor. Council Position #4 was declared vacant and Michelle Morosky was unanimously appointed to fill it.
- Accepted resignation of Mayor Jake Pieper (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilor Ron Hedenskog as Mayor (unanimous)
- Declared Council Position #4 vacant (unanimous)
- Appointed Michelle Morosky to Council Position #4 (unanimous)
Budget Committee
The Brookings Urban Renewal Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, review the proposed 2021-22 budget, take public comments, and either approve the budget for forwarding to the Urban Renewal Agency or adjourn to a later date. The agenda includes no specific dollar amounts or project details.
- Election of Chair and Vice-chair
- Approval of 2020 minutes
- Delivery of budget message by Budget Officer
- Review of 2021-22 budget
- Public comments on budget
Budget Committee
The Brookings Budget Committee will meet to elect officers, approve prior minutes, hear the budget message, and hold a public hearing on state shared revenues. The main task is reviewing the proposed 2021-22 budget and deciding whether to approve it and forward it to the City Council for adoption, or continue the meeting to April 22.
- Public hearing on State Shared Revenues
- Review of 2021-22 budget as proposed (amended)
- Election of committee chair and vice-chair
- Approval of 2020 minutes
- Possible adjournment to April 22, 2021
City Council
The Brookings City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session beforehand. The main agenda items include a staff report on the Underground Diesel Tank Removal and Replacement Project, a Hemlock Street Improvement Project, and a discussion on Parks and Recreation District Formation. The council will also consider a resolution and draft order related to the parks district, and discuss support for Project Turnkey.
- Underground Diesel Tank Removal and Replacement Project with Dyer Task Order 94
- Hemlock Street Improvement Project
- Parks and Recreation District Formation with Resolution 21-R-1197 and draft order for Curry County Commissioners
- Yard of the Month program discussion
- Discussion of support for Project Turnkey
The Council voted 3-2 to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter stating the City does not support Project Turnkey, based on information known at the time. It also unanimously approved a resolution supporting the formation of the South Coast Parks and Recreation District, reinstated the Yard of the Month program, and approved several staff actions including a $181,410 road contract.
- Authorized Mayor to sign letter opposing Project Turnkey (3-2)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1197 supporting South Coast Parks and Recreation District formation (unanimous)
- Approved reinstatement of Yard of the Month program (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Calendar including minutes from March 22, April 5, and March 2 meetings (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to proceed with Dyer Partnership Task Order 94 for underground diesel tank removal (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Tidewater Contractors Inc. for $181,410 Hemlock Street improvements (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2-21) requested by Adria Honda to operate a short-term rental at 7001 Welch Court. The property is a single-family dwelling in an R-1-6 zone. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions, including a local manager, parking restrictions, and business license requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP-2-21 for short-term rental at 7001 Welch Court (Assessor's Map 4013-31CB-01204)
- Property is .18 acres, zoned R-1-6, with a 2,490 sq ft dwelling
- Conditions include no guest parking on Welch Court or Parkview Drive, minimum 4 parking spaces, local manager within urban growth boundary
- Approval expires in 2 years unless business license obtained; annual renewal required
- Staff recommends approval
The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2-21) to operate a short-term rental at 7001 Welch Court, based on the staff report and conditions of approval. The commission also approved the final order for the permit and the minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Cody Coons was nominated and elected as Vice Chairperson for the remainder of 2021.
- Approved CUP-2-21 for a short-term rental at 7001 Welch Court (6-0).
- Approved the final order for CUP-2-21 (6-0).
- Approved the minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting (6-0).
- Elected Cody Coons as Vice Chairperson for 2021 (6-0).
City Council
The Brookings City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving a liquor license application for Tropicalia, based on a police chief's letter and application. Following that, a workshop will discuss updates on the Community Recreation Center Task Force and prioritizing urban renewal projects. The meeting is largely procedural with two substantive discussion topics.
- Approve Tropicalia Liquor License Application
- Update on Community Recreation Center Task Force
- Prioritizing Urban Renewal Projects
The Brookings City Council held a special meeting on April 5, 2021, and took one substantive action. Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to sign a liquor license for Tropicalia Brazilian Cuisine. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:04 PM.
- Authorized City Manager to sign liquor license for Tropicalia Brazilian Cuisine (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss several park projects, including proposed revisions to the disc golf course, the Azalea Park formal gardens, Kidtown development, and the Slippery Banana tournament. The agenda includes public appearances and commissioner reports, but no formal action items are listed.
- Disc Golf Course Revisions
- Azalea Park Formal Gardens
- Kidtown Development
- Slippery Banana Belt Review
- Upcoming Projects
The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 25, 2021, and approved the January 28, 2021 minutes with a correction. No formal decisions were made on agenda items. The commission heard a proposal from the Azalea Park Foundation to maintain the formal gardens and discussed updates on the disc golf course, garden maintenance, and Kidtown playground replacement.
- Approved the January 28, 2021 minutes with Commissioner Zamora's name corrected (unanimous).
- Heard a proposal from Azalea Park Foundation to maintain the Azalea Park formal gardens; no action taken.
- Discussed disc golf course revisions, including building an island for Hole #14 and using a moveable basket; no action taken.
- Discussed Azalea Park garden maintenance with Brookings Harbor Garden Club; no action taken.
- Discussed Kidtown playground replacement options and potential grant funding; no action taken.
City Council
The Brookings City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an emergency broadcasting system quote, a Monarch Pledge, and an update on Project Turnkey, a state-funded motel conversion for homeless services. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes, reappointing a planning committee member, and receiving February financial reports.
- Emergency broadcasting quote from Information Station Specialist
- Monarch Pledge and action items
- Project Turnkey update with OCF announcements
- Reappoint Gerald Wulkowicz to Planning Committee
- Receive monthly financial reports for February
The Brookings City Council approved the purchase of AM radio broadcasting equipment, signage, and a permanent antenna for emergency broadcasting. The council also authorized the Mayor to take the Mayor's Monarch Pledge in a 3-1 vote, and received updates on Project Turnkey, a homeless shelter project.
- Approved purchase of AM radio broadcasting equipment, signage, and permanent antenna (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to take Mayor's Monarch Pledge (3-1, Schreiber nay)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, Planning Commission reappointment, and financial reports (unanimous)
Budget Committee
The Brookings Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2020-21 budget, including a public safety fee follow-up, wages, insurance, and capital projects across departments. No decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion session ahead of the formal Budget Committee meeting scheduled for April 16, 2020.
- Public Safety Fee follow-up discussion
- Wages and insurance budget considerations
- Capital projects for Public Safety, Public Works, Parks, Golf Course, and Urban Renewal
- Budget tour planned
City Council
The Brookings City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will meet to consider a rate increase from Curry Transfer and Recycling, review the Planning Commission's 2020 annual report, and discuss urban renewal financing. The Urban Renewal Agency will also consider approving engineering services for the Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project. The meeting includes a proclamation declaring 2021 as the Honorary Year of Veterans, Service Members and their Families.
- Curry Transfer and Recycling rate increase
- Planning Commission 2020 annual report
- Approve engineering for Railroad Street Sidewalk Infill Project (Dyer Task Order 93)
- Discuss Urban Renewal Financing
- Proclamation: 2021 Honorary Year of Veterans, Service Members and their Families
The City Council unanimously approved a new rate schedule for Curry Transfer and Recycling (CTR), effective April 1, 2021. They also unanimously accepted the Planning Commission's 2020 annual report and approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved new CTR rate schedule effective April 1, 2021
- Accepted Planning Commission 2020 annual report
- Approved consent calendar including council and planning commission minutes
Planning Commission
The Brookings Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-1-21) for a short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue. The applicant, Coastside Enterprises, LLC/George Carman, seeks to use an existing single-family dwelling as a short-term rental. Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions. The commission will also review the 2020 annual report and discuss the Urban Renewal Agency Design Review Committee.
- Public hearing on CUP-1-21 for short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue (Assessor's Map 4114-01AA, Tax Lot 00404)
- Review of 2020 Annual Report
- Discussion of Urban Renewal Agency Design Review Committee
- Approval of minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting
The Brookings Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-1-21) for a short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue, based on the staff report and conditions of approval. The commission also approved its 2020 Annual Report and the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-1-21 for short-term rental at 1525 Beach Avenue (6-0)
- Approved Final Order for CUP-1-21 (6-0)
- Approved 2020 Planning Commission Annual Report (6-0)
- Approved minutes of December 1, 2020 meeting (6-0)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to discuss three topics: a city emergency AM/FM broadcasting system, the Kid Town playground project including an estimate from Leathers & Associates, and the Azalea Park Formal Gardens, including related documents. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.
- City Emergency AM/FM Broadcasting discussion
- Kid Town project with estimate from Leathers & Associates
- Azalea Park Formal Gardens discussion with APF bylaws and endowment policy
- Email from Shirley Hyatt, APF President, dated August 1, 2014
- Minutes from July 25, 2019 Parks and Recreation meeting and August 12, 2019 City Council meeting
City Council
The Brookings City Council and Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve routine minutes and financial reports, and discuss future urban renewal projects, including the Facade Improvement Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approve Council minutes for February 8, 2021
- Receive monthly financial reports for November and January
- Approve URA minutes for December 14, 2020
- Discuss Facade Improvement Program application and guidelines
- Review Facade Program grant distribution (2006-2008)
The Brookings City Council met on February 22, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the February 8 meeting and financial reports for November 2020 and January 2021. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with public comments on suicide awareness and homelessness.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and financial reports (4-0, Hedenskog abstained on minutes)
Budget Committee
The Brookings Budget Committee is holding a workshop to discuss potential items for the 2021-22 budget, including revenue sources and personnel costs. Topics include local gas tax, franchise fees, marijuana tax, liquor tax, transient room tax, 911 tax, staffing, PERS, and insurance. The committee will also review the golf course, airport, and urban renewal, and set a draft budget calendar.
- Discussion of potential 2021-22 budget items
- Revenue review: local gas tax, franchise fees, marijuana tax, liquor tax, transient room tax, 911 tax
- Personnel costs: staffing, PERS, insurance
- Golf course, airport, and urban renewal budget items
- Draft budget calendar; next workshop March 9, 2021
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider approving an inflow and infiltration repair contract and accepting an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant with a resolution. They will also review January vouchers and hear public comments. The meeting includes consent calendar items for prior minutes.
- Approve Inflow and Infiltration Repair Contract
- Accept ODOT Safe Routes to School Grant and appropriate funds (Resolution 21-R-1196)
- Approve Council minutes for January 25, 2021
- Approve Park & Rec minutes for September 22, 2020
- Review January vouchers
The Brookings City Council unanimously approved a $122,600 contract with Insituform Technologies LLC for inflow and infiltration repair, and adopted Resolution 21-R-1196 to accept a Safe Routes to School grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $122,600 contract with Insituform Technologies LLC for inflow and infiltration repair (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1196 and authorized grant agreement with Oregon Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including council minutes from January 25, 2021 and Park & Rec minutes from September 22, 2020 (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council is holding a workshop to receive updates on affordable housing legislation from Representative David Brock Smith and on the System Development Charges (SDC) study request for proposals. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Update on House Bill 2377 (affordable housing)
- Update on House Bill 2808 (affordable housing)
- Update on System Development Charges (SDC) Study RFP
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 2020 year-end parks summary, hear a presentation from the Brookings Disc Golf Association, and receive updates on the Community Rec Center Task Force and upcoming park projects. The agenda also includes introducing new commissioners and approving prior meeting minutes.
- Introduction of new Commissioners Mike Worthey and Zeus Zamora
- Public appearance by Brookings Disc Golf Association President Daniel Parke
- Review of 2020 year-end parks accomplishments, including new dog park, outdoor fitness area, and basketball lighting
- Community Rec Center Task Force update
- Approval of September 22, 2020 meeting minutes
The Brookings Parks and Recreation Commission approved the September 22, 2020 minutes and added an agenda item to appoint a Vice Chair. During public appearances, the Brookings Disc Golf Association proposed hole revisions for course improvements; the commission asked staff to gather details for a future action item. The commission also received a 2020 year-end review highlighting park usage and completed projects.
- Approved minutes of September 22, 2020 (unanimous)
- Added agenda item to appoint a Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Requested staff details on disc golf course hole revisions for future action
City Council
The Brookings City Council unanimously approved several items, including a contract for pump house repairs, an intergovernmental agreement with the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT), and a resolution authorizing signatories. They also updated council liaison assignments. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and financial report (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign SCINT intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to contract with Affordable Construction & Repair Inc. for $88,300 pump house repairs (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 21-R-1195 authorizing signatories (unanimous)
- Updated Council Liaison chart, appointing Councilor Alcorn to Curry County Commission and Councilor Schreiber to Port of Brookings Harbor (unanimous)
City Council
The Brookings City Council will hold its first meeting of 2021, swearing in newly elected Mayor Jake Pieper and Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber, and accepting the official election results. The council will also make appointments to the Budget Committee and Parks & Recreation Committee, and review the December 2020 check register. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Swearing in of Mayor Jake Pieper, Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber
- Acceptance of official election results
- Reappointment of Julie Retherford to Budget Committee
- Reappointment of Trace Kather to Parks & Recreation Committee
- Review of December 2020 vouchers (check register)
The Brookings City Council held its first meeting of 2021, swearing in Mayor Jake Pieper and Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber. Councilor John McKinney was unanimously appointed Council President, and the council unanimously approved the consent calendar and accepted the official election results. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Swore in Mayor Jake Pieper and Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber
- Appointed Councilor John McKinney as Council President (unanimous)
- Reappointed Julie Retherford to the Budget Committee (unanimous)
- Reappointed Trace Kather to the Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes from Dec 14 and Dec 30, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted official election results (unanimous)